This was 9.6 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 33,961.
87.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Salisbury for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,701 | 12.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,313 | 24.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,025 | 4.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,649 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,125 | 18.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,592 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,732 | 17.1 |
| Master's degree | 1,177 | 5.4 |
| Professional school degree | 342 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 226 | 1 |
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